CVE-2022-25606

WordPress WP-DownloadManager plugin <= 1.68.5 - Multiple Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities

Description

Multiple Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities discovered in WP-DownloadManager WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.68.6). Vulnerable parameters &download_path, &download_path_url, &download_page_url, &download_categories.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 1.68.6 or higher version.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.17%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org
Affected: Lester 'GaMerZ' Chan WP-DownloadManager (WordPress)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-downloadmanager/#developers third party advisory
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-downloadmanager/wordpress-wp-downloadmanager-plugin-1-68-5-multiple-authenticated-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerabilities third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25606?
CVE-2022-25606 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-25606?
To fix CVE-2022-25606: Update to 1.68.6 or higher version.
Is CVE-2022-25606 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-25606 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-25606?
CVE-2022-25606 affects Lester 'GaMerZ' Chan WP-DownloadManager (WordPress).
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